A: Alpha-Stim treats all types of acute, chronic, and post-traumatic pain.
What else does Alpha-Stim treat?
A: Alpha-Stim also offers relief from anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Can I treat my pain and anxiety at the same time?
A: We recommend treating your pain first, followed by Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) treatment.
How long will I have to use Alpha-Stim?
A: Alpha-Stim effectively controls your pain, anxiety, depression, and insomnia—often in just minutes—but for some conditions you have to keep using it to maintain sustained relief.
How effective is Alpha-Stim in treating mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia?
A: 9 out of 10 patients report significant improvements in these conditions.
Will I have to stop taking my medications if I use Alpha-Stim?
A: No. Alpha-Stim is the ideal adjunct therapy to complement your medications. It uses gentle electrical signals to the brain, so it has no harmful interactions with drugs.
How much will my Alpha-Stim cost, and will my health insurance pay for it?
A: The Alpha-Stim AID costs $795; and the Alpha-Stim M device is $1,195. Many plans that cover durable medical equipment will pay for Alpha-Stim technology—we recommend that you discuss Alpha-Stim with your insurance provider.
Is Alpha-Stim safe to use?
A: Yes. In 30+ years of clinical studies involving 8,800 people, only minor side effects such as headaches and skin irritation at electrode sites have been reported by a tiny fraction of users.
Does my doctor need to prescribe Alpha-Stim?
A: In the United States, a licensed healthcare practitioner needs to write an order. For the rest of the world (outside of the USA), it is available over-the-counter.
What does Alpha-Stim look like, what do I need to get started, and how do I use it?
A: The Alpha-Stim M and AID devices are both about the size of a cell phone, (but a little thicker), and come with everything you need to get started: electrodes and earclip pads (for the AID device) and electrodes for the M device, Alpha Conducting Solution (to ensure a good electrical connection), two 1.5 volt batteries per device (AA for the M, and AAA for the AID), and a convenient lanyard for you to wear the Alpha-Stim device around your neck. It also includes an owner’s manual and a DVD that explains how to use the device and what kind of relief you can expect from it.